Gigs
Gig History
10th - 11th September 2011 - Birmingham Artsfest
Oh yeeeeeeeah we love artsfest :) www.artsfest.org.uk/ We played at:
Saturday 10th - Free workshop at the MAC (Midlands Arts Centre) from 13.30-14.30
Sunday 11th - Performances on High Street and, New Street then a workshop in Centenary Square and finally a big performance as part of Bloco Combinado made up of 4 samba bands!
23rd July 2011 - Luton Encontro
We will be playing a set during the encontro where samba bands from across the UK will be meeting up for workshops and fun. See more details at: www.carnivalarts.org.uk/encounter/
18th June 2011 - Selly Oak Park Festival
See: www.friendsofsellyoakpark.org.uk/p/selly-oak-festival.html
15th June 2011 - Vale Fest
Details at: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2260442997
Sunday 24th Oct 2010 - Birmingham Marathon
Near the start of the marathon by the markets area.
Shard End
Residents Association organised festival for Shard End in Birmingham,
2 gigs and a workshop.
Birmingham Artsfest
Saturday 11th Sept 2010 - Tourist Information Centre, New Street
Sunday 12th Sept 2010 - Markets Area, then the Tourist Information Centre, New Street, and finally the big one:Chamberlain Square 3 fantastic samba bands joined forces, it was brilliant :)
July 25th '10 - Sheldon Country Fair
Short gig followed by a free workshop - This was a lovely event and a beautiful day.
Mon May 3rd '10 - Cardiff Samba Encontro (15 samba bands!!)
samba workshops, with a gigantic finale on bank holiday Monday of 500+ sambistas playing and dancing one piece all together. It was Fantastic. See youtube videos of the Welsh Encontro 2010
Sat 24th April '10 - Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations - Stratford-Upon-Avon
Parade, then in collaboration with Sambassadors of Groove, Someone at the Door, Severn Valley Samba, Banda Sem Nome. Finally, busking in the RSC grounds, amongst others.
Sun 11th Oct '09 - Birmingham Half Marathon
At the start line from 9:00am till 12:00, in colaboration with Someone At The Door, samba band from Bromsgrove.http://www.birminghamhalfmarathon.com/
Fri 4th Sept '09 - Artsfest Promotion
Snow Hill Station, trailblazer promotion for Artsfest.
Fri 11th Sept '09 - Artsfest
Chamberlain Square into Centenary Square Samba Spectacular. Opening ceremony collaboration with samba band 'Someone At The Door'
Sat 12th Sept '09 - Artsfest
1 - St Pauls Church, Jewellery Quarter, and
2 - New Street Tourist Information Center. See www.artsfest.org.uk for more details
Sat 23rd June '09, Knowle Park Festival, Warwickshire.
(See www.knowleparkfestival.co.uk)
Sat 16th May '09 - Vegetarian and Vegan pride march
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, parade with 500 people.
Sat 15th Mar '09 - Red Nose Day
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham. Raised £244
Sun 14th Sept '08 - Artsfest
1 - Cathedral Green Performance Space, New St (Gig)
2 - Brindley Place Central Square (Gig)
Sat 13th Sept '08- Artsfest
1 - Gibb St Performance Space, The Custard Factory (Gig)
2 - Performance Space, The Arcadian Centre (Gig)
3 - Oozells Square, Brindley Place (Workshop)
22nd June '08 - Family Fun Day
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
10th May '08 - Samba in the Square
From noon in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham
5th April '08 - MAC Closing Down Parade
4:30pm @ the MAC + into Cannon Hill Park